College of Physical Therapy – Courses

Bachelor of Physical Therapy

Program DetailSpecification
Degree GrantedBachelor of Physical Therapy
Duration of Study5 Academic Years (10 Semesters) + 1 Internship Year
Language of InstructionAll courses are taught entirely in English
Total Credit Hours206 Credit Hours (CH)
Credit Hours Breakdown

• 20 CH University Courses


• 2 CH Elective Courses


• 184 CH Faculty Courses

Available Programs
1. Basic Sciences
2. Physical Therapy for Pediatrics
3. Physical Therapy for Internal Medicine
4. Physical Therapy for Women’s Health
5. Physical Therapy for Integumentary System
6. Physical Therapy for Orthopedics
7. Physical Therapy for Neurology
Category / Science TypeNARS %FARS %Total Credit Hours (CH)
Biological and Physical Sciences20 - 22 %25.24 %52 CH
Behavioral Sciences10 - 12 %10.19 %21 CH
Core Professional Sciences53 - 55 %58.26 %120 CH
Information Technology (IT)3 - 4 %2.91 %6 CH
Faculty & University Demands3.40 %7 CH
Total Credits  206 CH

1. Biological and Physical Sciences (52 CH)

 
Course List
Anatomy (1), Physiology (1), Biochemistry, Histology
Anatomy (2), Physiology (2), Biophysics, Biomechanics (1)
Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, Anatomy (3)
Pathology 1, Biomechanics (2), Exercise Physiology
Pathology 2, Biomechanics (3), Pharmacology
Radiology (1) & (2)
Course List
Professional English and Medical Terminology
English (1) & (2)
Community Medicine
Scientific, Critical & Philosophical Thinking
Ethics & Laws, Principles of Research
Hospital Administration
Psychology & Teamwork
Communication Skills
No.Course TitleNo.Course Title
1Electrotherapy (1)22Principles of Nutrition
2Tests & Measurements (1)23Traumatology & Sports Medicine
3Therapeutic Exercises (1)24Physiotherapy for Traumatology & Sports Injuries
4Hydrotherapy25Ergonomics
5Tests & Measurements (2)26Orthotics & Prosthetics
6Electrotherapy (2)27Orthopedics & Orthopedic Surgery
7Therapeutic Exercises (2)28Physiotherapy for Orthopedics & Orthopedic Surgery
8Manual Therapy29Neurology & Psychiatry
9Internal Medicine & Geriatrics30Neurosurgery
10Cardiopulmonary Diseases & Surgery31Physiotherapy for Neurology
11Physiotherapy for Internal Medicine & Geriatrics32Physiotherapy for Neurosurgery
12Physiotherapy for Cardiopulmonary Surgery & Diseases33Motor Control
13Physiotherapy in the Intensive Care Unit34Electrodiagnosis
14First Aid35Pediatrics & Pediatric Surgery
15Gynecology & Obstetrics36Physiotherapy for Pediatrics
16Physiotherapy for Women’s Health37Physiotherapy for Pediatric Surgery
17Physiotherapy for Pelvic Floor Disorders38Genetics
18General Surgery & Burns39Growth, Development & Neonates
19Dermatology40Speech Therapy Principles
20Physiotherapy for Integumentary System41Occupational Therapy
21Physiotherapy for Surgery & Burn42Management of Lymphedema
Course List
Computer
Data Analysis
Artificial Intelligence
Course List
Arabic
Entrepreneurship
Quality Principles
Elective Course 1
Elective Course 2

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